Farm Administration & Finance Coordinator

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised Farms Administrator to support the smooth running of the University Farm office at Arborfield.

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between farm-based staff and individuals and stakeholders from across the University, as well as external organisations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality administrative support for farming and research activities at the Farm.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good numeracy and strong verbal and written communication.
• The ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial support, including raising orders and maintaining financial records.
• Preparing staff timesheets and liaising with University payroll.
• Maintaining and updating filing and record management systems.
• Receiving and responding to enquiries by telephone and email.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

The University of Reading is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised Farms Administrator to support the smooth running of the University Farm office at Arborfield.

The successful candidate will be a key point of contact between farm-based staff and individuals and stakeholders from across the University, as well as external organisations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality administrative support for farming and research activities at the Farm.